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69 Dead in Devastating Boat Capsize off Morocco’s Coast

At least 69 people, including 25 Malians, lost their lives on December 19, 2024, when a makeshift boat capsized off the coast of Morocco during an attempt to reach Spain’s…

Admin December 28, 2024

Pakistan

Hyderabad Authorities Evade NAB’s Inquiries

HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Water and Sewerage Corporation (HWSC) has failed to provide a complete and accurate response to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), despite repeated reminders. The investigation into the…

Admin December 28, 2024

Pakistan

EU Issues Warning About Visa Fraud Scams in Pakistan

The European Union (EU) Delegation to Pakistan has issued a warning about a scam targeting Pakistani citizens, where criminal organizations are spreading false information about visa and consular appointments. These…

Admin December 27, 2024

Pakistan

Cabinet Approves Revisions to Madrassa Bill Following JUI-F Agreement

On Friday, the federal cabinet approved amendments to the Societies Registration (Amendment) Bill 2024, which focuses on the registration of madrassas in Pakistan. The cabinet's approval followed recommendations from the…

Admin December 27, 2024

Pakistan

Karachi Enforces Section 144 on December 31 and January 1

The Sindh Home Department has enforced Section 144 in Karachi for two days, from December 31, 2024, to January 1, 2025, in order to uphold law and order during the…

Admin December 27, 2024

World

Russian aviation chief blames Ukrainian drone for Azerbaijan Airlines crash

The tragic crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines flight this week, which resulted in 38 deaths and 29 injuries, occurred amidst rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Russian aviation official Dmitry…

Admin December 27, 2024

Pakistan

PSO Finalizes Sale and Purchase Agreement with Azerbaijan’s SOCAR

Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO), the nation’s largest state-owned petroleum firm, has taken a major step in its international operations by signing a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with…

Admin December 27, 2024

Pakistan

SBP Declares January 1 as Public Holiday

SBP Declares Jan 1, 2025, a Bank Holiday KARACHI – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that Wednesday, January 1, 2025, will be observed as a "Bank Holiday."…

Admin December 27, 2024

Pakistan

Flour Prices See Significant Drop in Karachi

Flour prices in Karachi have dropped significantly for the second time in two weeks, as announced by the Karachi Commissioner. The price of chakki flour has decreased by Rs 10,…

Admin December 27, 2024

World

Over 10,000 Migrants Died While Heading to Spain in 2024, Reports NGO

A report released by the NGO Caminando Fronteras (Walking Borders) on Thursday revealed that at least 10,457 migrants died or went missing while attempting to reach Spain via the sea…

Admin December 27, 2024